Chuck Gould wrote:
Jack Goff wrote:

Pssst... Chuck. The term "metrosexual" has been around for quite some
time, and Fox did not coin it. I heard it from my liberal friend who
lives in Atlanta, who heard it from all his liberal friends. He
thinks it's funny, and he *is* metrosexual. And it has nothing to do
with sex or reproduction, either.

Sheesh. Talk about knee-jerk.

Amazing. After hearing any term enough it becomes a standard part of
the vocabulary.

The term has to do with masculinity, and implies that people living in
cities (metro) will be have a different sexuality than those who do
not. (sexual). It expresses the idea that there is a sort of different
sex that is only found in cities. If it was intended to mean something
else, it was poorly coined.


The term has been around for years, and it has nothing to do with sex.

"Chuck Gould" wrote in message
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Jack Goff wrote:

Pssst... Chuck. The term "metrosexual" has been around for quite some
time, and Fox did not coin it. I heard it from my liberal friend who
lives in Atlanta, who heard it from all his liberal friends. He
thinks it's funny, and he *is* metrosexual. And it has nothing to do
with sex or reproduction, either.

Sheesh. Talk about knee-jerk.

Amazing. After hearing any term enough it becomes a standard part of
the vocabulary.

The term has to do with masculinity, and implies that people living in
cities (metro) will be have a different sexuality than those who do
not. (sexual). It expresses the idea that there is a sort of different
sex that is only found in cities. If it was intended to mean something
else, it was poorly coined.


It was someone's attempt to be clever, but I see you weren't amused. It
was coined to refer to someone, probably from an urban setting, who was
straight but had many of the personal interests and characteristics often
associated with gay men, ie "queer eye for straight guy" fab five.
Imagine Carson only straight.

del

On 15 Oct 2006 19:37:46 -0700, "Chuck Gould"
wrote:


Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual",

If you read it or heard it on "fair and balanced" Fox it must be true.
"Metrosexual"?
Why do so many issues seem to boil down to intercourse or reproduction
with that group, anyway? But I guess they will keep telling the country
mice that the city mice are all corrupt and shouldn't be listened to.

I wonder what Fox would think of boaters wearing sandals? Seems to be a
common practice during the summer months, especially among sailors.
Suppose sandals are "metrosexual" too? Or are they alright because
Jesus wore sandals and according to Pat Robertson he's a Bush
supporter? Or are they verbotin because them long haired, draft card
burning, war-opposing hippies were known to wear them in the 60's?

Wonder what Fox would think if Jesus showed up in flip-flops, George
Bush wore sandals, and the pink triangle fraternity all showed up in
combat boots? I guess it would be back to the drawing board, again, for
poor old "fear unbalanced" Fox. Is there a difference in masculinity
aboard my boat if I'm wearing my Topsiders and a friend or a guest is
wearing flip flops? Heck no.

Conclusion: Stereotypes and nearly always wrong except when being
promoted to be negative and devisive..(in that case they aren't nearly
always wrong, just plain always wrong). Boaters who prefer to avoid
thinking in stereotypes will wear whatever they damn well please and
whatever is appropriate for conditions. "Metrosexual". What a negative,
hateful, and divisive connotation. And how utterly silly!

Hey Chuck, I think the subject was the flip-flops, not bashing Fox News! A
few months ago, NBC had a piece about metrosexual men getting their bodies
waxed. I wonder what NBC would think if Mohammed showed up with his body
nicely waxed? Is there a difference in masculinity if Brian Williams waxes
and O'Reilly doesn't?

It appears as though you were looking to take a shot at Fox. That's OK.
Just keep in mind that at least Fox News will report the stories, not cover
them up.

Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.
I can guaranteeeeee that I aint never been metrosexual but am a serious
6th generation N. FL redneck and flip flops are a normal part of my
attire. They say that men shouldnt think women want to look at their
feet. Dang, I never thought a woman would wanna look at my feet and
flops beat sandspurs and walking on oyster shells. You dont think i'd
be warin an old diesel smelling T-shirt and ragged shorts (with my
trusty Taznanian Devil flip flops) if I wanted a gal to look at me do
ya?
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

"Don White" wrote in message
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Frogwatch wrote:
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

LOL

Eisboch

"Eisboch" wrote in message
...

"Don White" wrote in message
...

Frogwatch wrote:
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

LOL

Eisboch


"I'll tell you how to beat the gambling in Las Vegas. When you get off the
airplane, walk right into the propeller."
- Henny Youngman

"Don White" wrote in message
...
Frogwatch wrote:
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.
I can guaranteeeeee that I aint never been metrosexual but am a serious
6th generation N. FL redneck and flip flops are a normal part of my
attire. They say that men shouldnt think women want to look at their
feet. Dang, I never thought a woman would wanna look at my feet and
flops beat sandspurs and walking on oyster shells. You dont think i'd
be warin an old diesel smelling T-shirt and ragged shorts (with my
trusty Taznanian Devil flip flops) if I wanted a gal to look at me do
ya?
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.



Take it to alt. girlieman.footware please.

Can we conclude anything about flip flips from the fact that Jimmy Buffet is
very successful?

"Frogwatch" wrote in message
ps.com...
I just read onFox that flop flops are somehow considerd unmanluy cuz
some ppl think thye are "metrosexual", truly bizarre.
I can guaranteeeeee that I aint never been metrosexual but am a serious
6th generation N. FL redneck and flip flops are a normal part of my
attire. They say that men shouldnt think women want to look at their
feet. Dang, I never thought a woman would wanna look at my feet and
flops beat sandspurs and walking on oyster shells. You dont think i'd
be warin an old diesel smelling T-shirt and ragged shorts (with my
trusty Taznanian Devil flip flops) if I wanted a gal to look at me do
ya?
Supposedly "merosexual " guys are overly concerned 'bout their
appearance. I have always been accused of not giving a damn 'bout my
appearance. Am gonna keep wearin my flops even if'n y'all think they
are gay. Go screw yur selves.


I have always worn them whenever we head out on the boat during the summer,
especially when we go swimming off the boat. I kick the off once in the
boat and go barefoot.

Although I am not a slob I could care less what others think about the way I
dress. I buy shoes, pants (khakis and jeans) and shirts that are
comfortable. I have maintained my weight so I have a good selection of
suits accumulated through my working life. I do not shop often and when I
do now it is at Kohl's. ;-)

If you have to impress folks with your clothes you normally don't have
anything to else to offer.